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Bramberg Family History

Bramberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bamberg, Ramberg, Bromberg, Brumberg, Amberg, Brammer, Lamberg

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Where is the Bramberg family from?

You can see how Bramberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bramberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bramberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bramberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bramberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bramberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bramberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bramberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bramberg. 43% of Bramberg men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Bramberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Bramberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bramberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 376 immigration records available for the last name Bramberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Bramberg. For the veterans among your Bramberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bramberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bramberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bramberg in 1963 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bramberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bramberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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